Hambra Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, full-board dining, a sun deck, lounge bar, and weekly sailings between Luxor and Aswan.
At a glance
- Length
- 5 days · 4 nights
- Embarks
- Mon, Thu
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
02Overview
A first look
Morning light moves across the Nile as Hambra Nile Cruise leaves the riverbank, with the sun deck opening onto palms, village rooftops, and changing desert views. Between sailing days, the lounge bar and dining room give the journey an easy rhythm, while your cabin provides a quiet place to watch the river through its panoramic window or Nile-view balcony, where available.
The vessel’s shore-excursion program connects sailing with time at Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings. It sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan. We select and arrange your cabin, embarkation, excursions, and disembarkation as a licensed Egyptian tour operator, with our Egyptologists guiding you ashore.
The route
Luxor and Aswan
- EdfuThe Temple of Horus
- Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
Choose your direction
- Luxor → Aswan4 nightsupstream, against the current
- Aswan → Luxor3 nightsdownstream, with the current
- Round-trip7 nightsreturn to Luxor or Aswan
Both directions
Where this ship sails
This vessel works more than one stretch of the river. The direction changes the order of the temples, the number of nights and which city you fly out of.
On board
Detailed itinerary
Based on embarkation from Luxor and disembarkation in Aswan.
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- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Bundled in
- Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Sun Deck
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Gym
- Bar
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Full-board dining (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- All shore excursions mentioned
- Standard site entrance fees
- Hotel transfers in Luxor and Aswan
Not included
- International flights
- Tips for guide and driver
- Premium tomb tickets (Tutankhamun, Seti I)
- Pyramid interiors
- Personal expenses
Accessibility
Who can join this
The cruise requires moderate physical mobility: expect stairs between decks, uneven gangplanks at some docks, and cobblestone or sandy terrain at several archaeological sites. Shore excursions include walking on uneven ancient stone, steps in temple complexes, and short stretches of loose sand; many temple entrances have 10 to 30 steps and limited handrails. Wheelchair users can travel on the vessel, but access to some landing stages, smaller docks, and certain tombs is restricted. If you use a mobility scooter or wheelchair, tell us in advance so we can advise which sites are practicable and arrange the most accessible boarding point. Our Egyptologists and shore teams can provide assistance on board and at larger ports, but independent transfer across uneven surfaces may still be required for some excursions.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The cruise uses modern diesel-powered river cruisers, and we contract locally owned vessels and Egyptian crew for all sailings. Transfers arranged by us employ air-conditioned minibuses meeting local emissions standards; we work with providers who maintain vehicles to reduce fuel waste. On board, single-use plastics are limited to medical needs; water is provided in refillable containers where the vessel supports safe refilling. Organic and locally sourced produce is prioritized for the ship galley when available, and shore excursions are guided by licensed Egyptian Egyptologists from the communities we visit. Port fees and landing charges contribute directly to local authorities and small businesses, notably the cafes, craft shops, and small-boat operators serving landing stages. We recommend guests opt for moderate tipping for guides and crew, as those gratuities are an essential part of incomes for on-the-ground staff.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport plus photocopy, kept separate
- Sunhat and sunglasses with UV protection
- Sunscreen SPF30 or higher, refillable bottle recommended
- Comfortable walking shoes with a grippy sole
- Lightweight daypack for excursions, with water bottle
- Any required medicines and a small first-aid kit
- Plug adapter (Egypt uses types C and F, 220V)
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for daytime heat
- Long sleeves or a light scarf for sun and temple modesty
- Covered shoulders and knees for mosques and some temple areas
- A warmer layer for early mornings and evenings on deck
- Closed-toe shoes for temple steps and tomb interiors
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare; children 12 years and older pay the full adult price. All children must share a cabin with their parents, with a maximum of one child per occupied cabin; two or more children require a separate cabin. Strollers are practical on board but can be difficult to use at some smaller landing stages and at archaeological sites with steps; bring a lightweight, foldable stroller if required. High chairs are not guaranteed on every vessel, so request them at time of booking if needed.
Cabin pricing
Rates on request
We don't have current published rates for this ship. Send us your dates and we'll come back with a live price for the cabin you want.
Add before or after your cruise
The ship sails between Luxor and Aswan. The Pyramids, and most flights home, are in Cairo. These short add-ons join the two.
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- 75% refund, or 100% as credit for future travel
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund, or 75% as credit
- 7–14 days
- 25% refund, or 50% as credit
- 2–6 days
- No refund; 25% as credit
- Under 48 hours or no-show
- No refund or credit
Notice is counted from your arrival in Egypt. Some vessels have their own terms; if yours does, we tell you before any payment is made.Read our full cancellation and refund policy
Location
On the map
Product ID: CRU-NIL-862378
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